Hollywood historian supplies rare facts for film sets
Mrs Bowman, long known as a historical research directo r for Warner Brothers first National, maintains a vast library and archives to verify era details for productions such as Marion Davies Hearts Divided. She recalls Napoleon reportedly had a bathtub and Empress Josephine used it while the Little Corporal avoided baths, noting no tub exists in early 1800s Baltimore mansion settings.
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Hollywood
Marion Davies
Cosmopolitan
Robert M. Hass
Patterson
Baltimore
Bowman
David
Baltimore Public Library
Mrs. Bowman
Josephine
Corporal
Twenty Years Ago Glancing Back February 7 1918
A clipping notes David Lemon on Prospect Street suffered a serious left eye injury from a steel chip while at Climax shops. He was taken to Evie hospital for treatment. J P Drought Company shipped about eight thousand fine skunk skin to Detroit buyers. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Prank Dejevan of Liberty Street. Traffic on the railroads ran light for business. Thomas Dempsey visited Brie for brief business. Miss L H Plate of Brie visited with Mrs Augnenmer. Charles Monroe traveled to Union City for brief business.
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David Lemon
Prospect Street
Climax
Evie Hospital
J. P. Drought Company
Detroit
Fashion Notes From Paris to Shoes and Hats
Paris fashion pages describe elaborate hats and shoes with varied toe shapes and decorations. High end boots and pumps in brown kid and green suede appear with square toes and built up Oxford styling. Also noted are tailored midnight suits in emerald green with gold trim amid a blend of fashion tips and stray notices about WPA traffic dangers and a Missouri dog aged 21.
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Paris
Oxford
Controller Says County Unable Build Hospital
Willis A v Chief reason for halting project cited by county official. Erie County heat and tuberculosis group oppose the plan as the court considers the county’s need and timing. Judge Willan B. Hirt ordered Willis to prove why the proposed hospital should not proceed. Testimony focused on the county’s readiness and funding. The legal matter will be argued further.
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T. B. Hospital
Willis A
M. Willis
Willis
Reappointment of FlaniHAN as Chief of Police
A city council special meeting restored John D FlaniHAN to Chief of Police, succeeding a shakeup in the department. The new chief began duties with full support from the force, signaling harmonious leadership and improved efficiency. The piece also notes weather forecasts and county financial summaries for 1035.
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John D. Flani- Han
Postes
Police Department
Manigan
City records 183 requests for diphtheria treatment
Parents in the city registered 183 requests for diphtheria preventive treatment for their children. The program will be conducted next week with examinations at the city school district health center. Additional sessions are planned at Wilmington School and other city sites through the week.
Zodiac Forecast for August 22 to September 22
Today favors those born August 22 through September 22 with a mixed day ahead. Morning is good, afternoon very good, evening rash. authority figures may find beneficial arguments. Shipbuilding supplies and liquids show improvement. financial help comes via elders or conservative attire efforts in April and May.
Tuberculosis screening for high school students today
Dr Samuel O Pruitt and a group of assistants are in the city following a tuberculosis clinic for high school students. Examinations today will determine how active tuberculosis is among students who showed symptoms. exact numbers remain uncertain but cases are not expected to exceed usual levels.
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Samuel O. Pruitt
Nig Staw
Starving stock found in barn at Columbus
Sheriff John Berdine was called to the Walter Donaldson farm near Columbus to investigate cruelty to animals. He found 18 cows, a calf and 8 horses in a locked barn not fed for at least three days. The owner had fled and not been seen. arrangements were made to care for the stock until a disposition of the case.
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Marner
Helen
Reno Hai
Elen
Rileys
Melon
Walter Gov
Walter
Lelen
Anastasia Stoll
Joey
Ethel
Eddie
Apney
Parl
Stella
Eddie Inc
mid-Manhattan
Hive
Agnes
Arimund
Will Helin
Mamie
Marian Suill
Tanti
Anaatfista
Rees Helen
Apple Kept For 55 Years In Tamaqua
A Tamaqua fruit preservation note tells of an apple stored 55 years ago by Mrs. Mary Gewehe. The fruit, kept in a preserved state, retained much of its natural color and aroma, illustrating early canning methods.
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Mary Gewehe
Country living in New York apartment plan
In a Manhattan scene, Helen and Walter debate summer housing moving from city to a furnished Madison Avenue apartment. Mrs Mayhew and Marian Craley influence decisions as Helen settles in, enjoys space, and navigates social pressures while plans for New Canaan and weekends loom.
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Walter
New Canaan
New York
Aden
Tiean
Craleys
Madison Avenue
Marian
Dirk
Mattison Ave
Hue
Helen
Anastasia
Irene
Fislen
Marian Craley
Irene Zed
Mavian
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Hollywood Film Shop
Prank De+jevan
Liberty Street
Thomas Dempsey
Brrie
L. H. Plate
Augnenmer
Charles Monroe
Union City
Tolmdo
Smlat River
Gilbert Campbell
Missouri
Mar
Scott
Wy Wick
Ap . Aue
The
Ein Feustag
By RJ. Scott
Tal
Puebls
New Mewes
America
Trattie
Atlastinn
Diniramal
Contynlsy
Laddy
Mio
Mending Wolke
Wilington Saiiool
Monny
Bam
Owen Optical Praction
Corry, PA
Kryptok
R. Owen
California
F.C. Chapin) & Sons
Columbus
Cex
Drm
Cee
Jady
Adios
Ken Loo
Miss Chapin
Mirian
Hier
Cada
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